Germany

In 2023, flexible plastic remained the dominant packaging choice for processed meat and seafood in Germany, with its most significant packaging volumes in chilled processed meat. This is due to its effective barrier properties against air, moisture,…

In Germany, total packaging volumes of processed fruit and vegetables declined in 2023, with falling units across all categories. The decline in shelf stable fruit and vegetables in 2023 was primarily due to the growing consumer preference for fresh,…

In 2022 and 2023, Germany was witnessing a surge in inflation, primarily driven by the escalating costs within the food industry. Processed fruit and vegetables, in particular, have been grappling with notable price hikes. These increases can be…

Premium beauty and personal care outperformed its mass counterparts in Germany in 2023. The higher-income segment of consumers is less inclined to make sacrifice in beauty and personal care and considers premium options as an investment in wellbeing.…

Retail volume and value sales of premium and luxury cars were hit hard by the pandemic, in both 2020 and 2021, as many car manufacturers were operating at lower capacity and showrooms were closed for business during lockdowns. On the consumer side,…